Estates Attorney: NYC Probate & Litigation Expert

Jobot; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Jobot, a nationally recognized trial firm with a growing New York practice, seeks an experienced Estates Attorney to oversee estate matters within a larger litigation environment. The role focuses on probate, estate administration, and related Surrogate's Court work, with the opportunity to influence active cases and settlements.

You'll join Manhattan's Estates Department, collaborate with families and fiduciaries, and help lead process improvements while leveraging a strong background in

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active New York Bar license in good standing.
• 3+ years of attorney experience involving estates, probate, or estate administration.
• Experience with New York Surrogate's Court proceedings.
• Strong understanding of probate, fiduciary appointments, and estate administration.
• Excellent legal drafting, research, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle probate and estate administration matters from inception through resolution.
• Prepare, review, and oversee petitions and supporting documents filed in New York Surrogate's Courts.
• Handle fiduciaryappointments and Letters of Administration.
• Attend Surrogate's Court appearances throughout New York.
• Advise attorneys on estate issues impacting litigation, settlements, releases, and distributions.
• Assist with estate matters involving personal injury, survival, and wrongful death claims.
• Prepare and review wrongful death compromise petitions and related court submissions.
• Work directly with families, fiduciaries, beneficiaries, and other interested parties.
• Coordinate with outside estate counsel for matters involving jurisdictions outside New York.
• Research probate, estate administration, fiduciary, and jurisdiction-specific issues.
• Monitor estate proceedings through completion.
• Serve as the firm's primary internal resource for estate-related legal questions.
• Help oversee the day-to-day operations of the Estates Department and support its legal staff

Skills

New York Bar

Estate law

Legal drafting

Research

Communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Jobot, a nationally recognized trial firm with a growing New York practice, seeks an experienced Estates Attorney to oversee estate matters within a larger litigation environment. The role focuses on probate, estate administration, and related Surrogate's Court work, with the opportunity to influence active cases and settlements.

You'll join Manhattan's Estates Department, collaborate with families and fiduciaries, and help lead process improvements while leveraging a strong background in